Students in the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo area returned to in-person learning on Monday after COVID-19 numbers forced them to study at home one week longer…
CALGARY On-again, off-again in-person schooling, cancelled activities and many other health restrictions have reshaped the lives of Alberta families for more than a year. Now, the provincial government is looking into the full scope of the psychological, social, educational and physical impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Alberta s youth. Officials say the current situation has deeply affected all Albertans and children and youth are no exception. Preliminary research has shown increased anxiety, mental health concerns and young kids not meeting developmental milestones. We want to know what that looks like and what we can do about it, said Minister of Children s Services Rebecca Schulz in a release.
A brighter future for kids now and beyond the pandemic
The government wants to hear from Albertans, review available data and expertise, and ensure government and community supports are working for kids and families.
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The Child and Youth Well-Being Review panel, co-chaired by MLA for Calgary-South East Matt Jones and Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz, will work to understand the full scope of the psychological, social, educational and physical impacts resulting from and related to the COVID-19 pandemic on children and youth.
Fort McMurray’s Catholic and public school divisions will continue offering online learning next year, after school leaders in both boards declared their…
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